BSLA401-26X3 (O) Special non-calendar-based Three 2026 (UC Online)

Literacy Leadership in BSLA Structured Literacy

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 20 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 25 April 2027
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 2 August 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 14 February 2027

Description

The Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA) is an evidence-based framework for facilitating early literacy success in young tamariki. Successful implementation of the BSLA requires literacy leaders skilled in understanding data, change processes, and supporting kaiako and kura to implement the assessment and teaching with fidelity through a coaching and mentoring model. Completion of this course will provide participants with the skills and resources required to lead structured literacy implementation in their chosen kura, kahui ako or cluster.

Learning Outcomes

On the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate application of advanced, specialist linguistic knowledge and skills.
- Analyse and interpret literacy assessment data to inform strategic decision-making and support evidence-based teaching.
- Critically reflect on application of specialist knowledge to lead implementation of structured literacy practices in selected school contexts.
- Integrate specialised knowledge of early literacy interventions to identify learners requiring additional support.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Course Coordinator.

Restrictions

Equivalent Courses

Course Coordinator

For further information see School of Leadership and Professional Practice Head of Department

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,150.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Leadership and Professional Practice .

All BSLA401 Occurrences

  • BSLA401-26X3 (O) Special non-calendar-based Three 2026 (UC Online)
  • BSLA401-26X2 (O) Special non-calendar-based Two 2026 (UC Online)
  • BSLA401-26X1 (O) Special non-calendar-based One 2026 (UC Online)